BLUE BIRD VISION 2021

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These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 24V759000 SAFETY RECALL
400 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 11, 2024
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2024 All American and 2021-2024 Vision transit buses. The emergency exit label operating instructions lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

Potential Risk:
An emergency exit label that is difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird Customer Service at 478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CK (NSB).
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R23CK (NSB)
Notice Date: Dec 9, 2024
Recall Date: Oct 11, 2024
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 24V758000 SAFETY RECALL
28.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 11, 2024
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Vision and All American school buses. The emergency exit label operating instructions lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

Potential Risk:
An emergency exit label that is difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the emergency exit label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird Customer Service at 478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CK (SB).
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R23CK (SB)
Notice Date: Dec 9, 2024
Recall Date: Oct 11, 2024
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 24V600000 SAFETY RECALL
89 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 12, 2024
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision transit buses equipped with 6.8L gasoline engines. The coating on the fuel lines may have been improperly applied, which can result in a fuel leak.

Potential Risk:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Notice Date: Oct 10, 2024
Recall Date: Aug 12, 2024
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 24V599000 SAFETY RECALL
8.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 12, 2024
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision school buses equipped with 6.8L gasoline engines. The coating on the fuel lines may have been improperly applied, which can result in a fuel leak.

Potential Risk:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Notice Date: Oct 10, 2024
Recall Date: Aug 12, 2024
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 24V543000 SAFETY RECALL
16.7K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 19, 2024
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Vision, All American Front Engine, and All American Rear Engine school buses. An exterior roof joint may have been manufactured with insufficient strength that can allow the roof panels to separate in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."

Potential Risk:
Roof panels that separate during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will inspect the roof panel joints and install additional rivets as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.Please be reminded of the following requirements:You are required to submit a draft owner notification letter to this office no less than five days prior to mailing it to the customers.Also, copies of all notices, bulletins, dealer notifications, and other communications that relate to this recall, including a copy of the final owner notification letter and any subsequent owner follow-up notification letter(s), are required to be submitted to this office no later than 5 days after they are originally sent (if they are sent to more than one manufacturer, distributor, dealer, or purchaser/owner).Under 49 U.S.C. 30112(a), it is illegal for anyone, including a manufacturer, distributor, dealer, or retailer to sell an item of equipment or vehicle that fails to comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards.As stated in 49 U.S.C. 30118(f), submission of eight consecutive quarterly reports followed by three annual reports is required. As described in 573.7, submission of the first of eight consecutive quarterly status reports is required within one month after the close of the calendar quarter in which notification to purchasers occurs. Therefore, the first quarterly report will be due on, or before, 30 days after the close of the calendar quarter. The first of three consecutive annual status reports will be due on, or before, 1 year after the eighth quarterly report was submitted.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Notice Date: Sep 17, 2024
Recall Date: Jul 19, 2024
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 24V365000 SAFETY RECALL
112 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 23, 2024
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Vision school buses. The diesel tank that supplies the fuel fired heater was improperly designed and may leak fuel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Potential Risk:
A fuel leak onto the road creates a hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will repair the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 08, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R24DA.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R24DA
Notice Date: Jul 8, 2024
Recall Date: May 23, 2024
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 24V078000 SAFETY RECALL
6.7K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 7, 2024
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Vision 2020-2023 All American school buses. The convertible seats may have been incorrectly installed, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Potential Risk:
An unsecured seat may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will inspect and repair the seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 04, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R24CM-SB.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R24CM-SB
Notice Date: Mar 4, 2024
Recall Date: Feb 7, 2024
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 24V068000 SAFETY RECALL
5.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 2, 2024
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Vision school buses. Firmware in the multiplex module may cause the warning lights to deactivate and the stop arm to retract without warning.

Potential Risk:
An unintended deactivation of the warning lights and retraction of the stop arm during use increases the risk of a crash or injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will update the multiplex firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R24CX (SB).
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R24CX (SB)
Notice Date: Mar 25, 2024
Recall Date: Feb 2, 2024
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 23V425000 SAFETY RECALL
1.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 13, 2023
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2024 All American and 2021-2022 Vision school buses. A software error in the instrument cluster may cause the air pressure gauges and the visual and audio low air warnings to not function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Potential Risk:
Air gauges and warnings that do not alert the driver to air pressure loss can result in driving without functioning brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2023, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CH (School Bus).
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R23CH (School Bus)
Notice Date: Jul 27, 2023
Recall Date: Jun 13, 2023
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 23V276000 SAFETY RECALL
419 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 18, 2023
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 All American and Vision School Buses, equipped with PowerDrive 7000 electric drive systems. The System Control Module (SCM) may activate the anti-rollback feature, causing the vehicle to reverse faster than expected when the vehicle is in reverse and pointing downhill with the brake pedal not applied.

Potential Risk:
A vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will update the SCM software calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CG (SB)
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R23CG (SB)
Notice Date: May 10, 2023
Recall Date: Apr 18, 2023
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 22V736000 SAFETY RECALL
66 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 4, 2022
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Vision school buses equipped with Ford 6.8L LPG engines. The LPG supply line may be damaged from contact with the RH park brake cable, which can result in a fuel leak.

Potential Risk:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel lines and the park brake cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22CA-SB.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R22CA-SB
Notice Date: Nov 18, 2022
Recall Date: Oct 4, 2022
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 22V578000 SAFETY RECALL
49 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 4, 2022
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Blue Bird Vision transit buses equipped with Roush fuel return lines included in GEN 4 and GEN 5 LPG Conversion Systems that were installed on vehicles sold or registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The zinc-plating on the fuel return line may break away when contacted by road debris, causing two dissimilar metals on the fuel line to contact each other and corrode.

Potential Risk:
A corroded fuel line can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the fuel return lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 24, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BX-NSB.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R22BX-NSB
Notice Date: May 24, 2023
Recall Date: Aug 4, 2022
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 22V579000 SAFETY RECALL
4.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 4, 2022
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Blue Bird Vision school buses equipped with Roush fuel return lines included in GEN 4 and GEN 5 LPG Conversion Systems that were installed on vehicles sold or registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The zinc-plating on the fuel return line may break away when contacted by road debris, causing two dissimilar metals on the fuel line to contact each other and corrode.

Potential Risk:
A corroded fuel line can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the fuel return lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 24, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BX-SB.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R22BX-SB
Notice Date: May 24, 2023
Recall Date: Aug 4, 2022
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 22V505000 SAFETY RECALL
482 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 14, 2022
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2022 All American and Vision school buses equipped with Cummins PD7000 Electric Drivetrains containing an electric air compressor. The air compressor housing is improperly grounded, causing electrical voltage greater than 50V AC during operation.

Potential Risk:
An improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will install an electrical ground strap between the compressor motor housing and vehicle chassis, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BY-SB.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R22BY-SB
Notice Date: Feb 6, 2023
Recall Date: Jul 14, 2022
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 21V300000 SAFETY RECALL
302 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 28, 2021
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The drivetrain may experience an electromagnetic noise on the Control Area Network (CAN) bus, which may cause a loss of electrical power to the power steering pump.

Potential Risk:
A loss of assisted power steering increases the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Cummins will replace the High Voltage Low Power Inverter Harness, and install an overlay harness, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R21BG-SB
Notice Date: Oct 25, 2021
Recall Date: Apr 28, 2021
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 21V284000 SAFETY RECALL
1.6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 22, 2021
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Vision and All American school buses. A retainer was not properly seated in the SC-3 single check valve and may not provide source air isolation when pressure is applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake System."

Potential Risk:
Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the SC-3 check valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 18, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BE-SB.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R21BE-SB
Notice Date: Jun 2, 2021
Recall Date: Apr 22, 2021
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 21V253000 SAFETY RECALL
292 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 12, 2021
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.

Potential Risk:
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the Vehicle Control Unit software or install a different combination of High Voltage Power Distribution Unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BD-SB.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R21BD-SB
Notice Date: May 22, 2021
Recall Date: Apr 12, 2021
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 21V083000 SAFETY RECALL
60 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 17, 2021
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Vision and 2022 All American school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes and electronic stability control (ESC). The Hydraulic Brake control unit (ECU) may not have been programmed correctly, possibly causing the ESC to malfunction.

Potential Risk:
If the electronic stability control does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hydraulic brake ECU and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BC-SB.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R21BC-SB
Notice Date: Apr 9, 2021
Recall Date: Feb 17, 2021
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 21V070000 SAFETY RECALL
620 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 12, 2021
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Vision and All American buses. The seats with integrated 3-point seat belts may have been installed incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Potential Risk:
An incorrectly installed seat can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and install any missing hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 9, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed February 03, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BB-SB.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R21BB-SB
Notice Date: Apr 7, 2021
Recall Date: Feb 12, 2021
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 20V455000 SAFETY RECALL
4 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2020
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021 Vision and All American buses. The nut that secures the steering wheel to the steering shaft may not have been properly tightened.

Potential Risk:
An improperly tightened steering wheel could detach, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the steering wheel nut, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 26, 2020. Owner letters were mailed January 19, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AY-NSB.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R20AY-NSB
Notice Date: Aug 26, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2020
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 20V456000 SAFETY RECALL
293 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2020
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021 Vision and All American school buses. The nut that secures the steering wheel to the steering shaft may not have been properly tightened.

Potential Risk:
An improperly tightened steering wheel could detach, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the steering wheel nut, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 26, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AY-SB.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R20AY-SB
Notice Date: Aug 26, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2020
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 20V409000 SAFETY RECALL
3.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 15, 2020
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 All-American and 2019-2021 Vision school buses. The three-point seatbelt assembly may have been installed without reinforcing washers under the floor at the anchorage point, possibly preventing the assembly from remaining anchored in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Potential Risk:
In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchorage point hardware and install any missing hardware as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 11, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AX.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R20AX
Notice Date: Aug 11, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 15, 2020
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 20V407000 SAFETY RECALL
149 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 15, 2020
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Vision and All-American transit buses. The three-point seatbelt assembly may have been installed without reinforcing washers under the floor at the anchorage point, possibly preventing the assembly from remaining anchored in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Potential Risk:
In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchorage point hardware and install any missing hardware as needed, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AX-NSB.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R20AX-NSB
Notice Date: Aug 11, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 15, 2020
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 20V356000 SAFETY RECALL
1.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 15, 2020
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Blue Bird Vision school buses powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) or Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The castle nuts used to connect the steering drag link to the steering arm may have not been correctly tightened, potentially causing separation of the drag link.

Potential Risk:
If the drag link separates, loss of steering control my occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and will inspect the drag link assembly connection points, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. This recall began July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AW-SB.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R20AW-SB
Notice Date: Jul 27, 2020
Recall Date: Jun 15, 2020
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 20V267000 SAFETY RECALL
46 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 12, 2020
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vision and All American buses equipped with factory-installed air conditioning (A/C) systems. The A/C circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly.

Potential Risk:
Incorrect installation of the air conditioning circuit breaker increases the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the A/C circuit breaker, correcting it as necessary. Any damaged circuit breakers will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2020. Owner letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AR-NSB.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R20AR-NSB
Notice Date: Jul 6, 2020
Recall Date: May 12, 2020
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 20V266000 SAFETY RECALL
1.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 12, 2020
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vision and All American school buses equipped with factory-installed air conditioning (A/C) systems. The A/C circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly.

Potential Risk:
Incorrect installation of the air conditioning circuit breaker may increase the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the A/C circuit breaker, correcting it as necessary. Any damaged circuit breakers will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2020. Owner letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AR-SB.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R20AR-SB
Notice Date: Jul 6, 2020
Recall Date: May 12, 2020
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 20V258000 SAFETY RECALL
1.6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 8, 2020
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The foot pedal parking brake assembly may have been improperly assembled possibly resulting in a failure to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

Potential Risk:
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the foot pedal parking brake assembly application force and adjust it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 3, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AP-SB.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R20AP-SB
Notice Date: Jun 22, 2020
Recall Date: May 8, 2020
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 20V259000 SAFETY RECALL
24 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 8, 2020
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vision and 2021 All American buses. The foot pedal parking brake assembly may have been improperly assembled possibly resulting in a failure to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

Potential Risk:
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the foot pedal parking brake assembly application force and adjust it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 3, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AP-NSB.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R20AP-NSB
Notice Date: Jun 22, 2020
Recall Date: May 8, 2020
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 20V249000 SAFETY RECALL
352 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 5, 2020
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision school buses equipped with Ford 6.8L gasoline engines with an optional right-hand mounted parking brake lever. Due to improper routing of the parking brake cables, the parking brake cable may contact and chafe the gasoline fuel line, potentially causing a fuel leak.

Potential Risk:
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the parking brake cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AQ-SB.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R20AQ-SB
Notice Date: May 28, 2020
Recall Date: May 5, 2020
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 20V234000 SAFETY RECALL
2.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 27, 2020
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2021 Vision and 2007-2013 All American school buses. The floor-mounted parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight, due to an insufficient application force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

Potential Risk:
A parking brake system that is set to an insufficient application force may result in an increased possibility of unintended vehicle movement, which increases the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the floor mounted park brake application force hand lever assembly and correct the application force, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 24, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AO-SB.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R20AO-SB
Notice Date: Jun 9, 2020
Recall Date: Apr 27, 2020
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 20V125000 SAFETY RECALL
2.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 3, 2020
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2008-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The seat barrier behind the driver seat with an integrated 3-point seat belt may have been installed incorrectly and may be missing the reinforcing bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

Potential Risk:
In the event of a crash, the seat barrier may not adequately protect the occupant seated behind the seat barrier separating them from the driver seat with integrated 3-point seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly install the seat barrier including adding reinforcing bracket, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 23, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AM-SB.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R20AM-SB
Notice Date: Apr 22, 2020
Recall Date: Mar 3, 2020
Blue Bird Body Company
NHTSA Campaign: 19V707000 SAFETY RECALL
302 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 4, 2019
Safety Issue:

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 All American and Vision school buses. An insufficient number of rivets were installed in the roof sheets, allowing the roof sheets to separate in the event of a severe impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."

Potential Risk:
In the event of a crash, if the roof sheets separate, there is an increased risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the roof joints and add the sufficient number of rivets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AH.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BLUE BIRD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: R19AH
Notice Date: Oct 22, 2019
Recall Date: Oct 4, 2019

Consumer Complaints

1 Complaint
Blue Bird Body Company
Campaign: 11504844 Other
Feb 1, 2023
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

There is an issue with the braking systems on the Bluebird buses which cause the brake lights to illuminate constantly, fail to illuminate, limit acceleration, and/or receive a "loss of brake input" warning message on the dash cluster. We have 43 Buses of like Year Models ranging from 2021 - 2022 Bluebird, Vision, that we have documented 38 separate repairs for 28 buses in our fleet related to the braking system. The brake pedal experiences excessive back travel that causes damage to the brake switch (part number 10026469). The cause of the excessive back travel is a gap between the pedal stop, rubber bumper, and switch mounting bracket. There is not enough adjustment area in the switch mounting bracket to prevent the excessive brake pedal back travel. Once the brake switch becomes damaged multiple issues become possible. There is potential for constant brake light illumination, no brake light illumination, a loss of brake input warning message, and sudden stopping of vehicle acceleration. The brake light illumination is not found consistently during the pre-trip inspection process due to the usage of the pre-trip lighting sequence button that provides false confidence that the brake lights are working properly. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The brake switch failed parts are being returned to Bluebird for Warranty parts replacement. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The multiple symptoms listed above produce various safety issues for the buses and other vehicles on the road. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, Multiple vehicles have experienced the same issue and the switches are being replaced as a repair. Multiple vehicles have reoccurring issues with the replaced switches. The local dealer has gone to the manufacturing facility and addressed the issue them.

Corrective Action:

There is an issue with the braking systems on the Bluebird buses which cause the brake lights to illuminate constantly, fail to illuminate, limit acceleration, and/or receive a "loss of brake input" warning message on the dash cluster. We have 43 Buses of like Year Models ranging from 2021 - 2022 Bluebird, Vision, that we have documented 38 separate repairs for 28 buses in our fleet related to the braking system. The brake pedal experiences excessive back travel that causes damage to the brake switch (part number 10026469). The cause of the excessive back travel is a gap between the pedal stop, rubber bumper, and switch mounting bracket. There is not enough adjustment area in the switch mounting bracket to prevent the excessive brake pedal back travel. Once the brake switch becomes damaged multiple issues become possible. There is potential for constant brake light illumination, no brake light illumination, a loss of brake input warning message, and sudden stopping of vehicle acceleration. The brake light illumination is not found consistently during the pre-trip inspection process due to the usage of the pre-trip lighting sequence button that provides false confidence that the brake lights are working properly. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The brake switch failed parts are being returned to Bluebird for Warranty parts replacement. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The multiple symptoms listed above produce various safety issues for the buses and other vehicles on the road. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, Multiple vehicles have experienced the same issue and the switches are being replaced as a repair. Multiple vehicles have reoccurring issues with the replaced switches. The local dealer has gone to the manufacturing facility and addressed the issue them.

Additional Notes:

There is an issue with the braking systems on the Bluebird buses which cause the brake lights to illuminate constantly, fail to illuminate, limit acceleration, and/or receive a "loss of brake input" warning message on the dash cluster. We have 43 Buses of like Year Models ranging from 2021 - 2022 Bluebird, Vision, that we have documented 38 separate repairs for 28 buses in our fleet related to the braking system. The brake pedal experiences excessive back travel that causes damage to the brake switch (part number 10026469). The cause of the excessive back travel is a gap between the pedal stop, rubber bumper, and switch mounting bracket. There is not enough adjustment area in the switch mounting bracket to prevent the excessive brake pedal back travel. Once the brake switch becomes damaged multiple issues become possible. There is potential for constant brake light illumination, no brake light illumination, a loss of brake input warning message, and sudden stopping of vehicle acceleration. The brake light illumination is not found consistently during the pre-trip inspection process due to the usage of the pre-trip lighting sequence button that provides false confidence that the brake lights are working properly. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The brake switch failed parts are being returned to Bluebird for Warranty parts replacement. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The multiple symptoms listed above produce various safety issues for the buses and other vehicles on the road. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, Multiple vehicles have experienced the same issue and the switches are being replaced as a repair. Multiple vehicles have reoccurring issues with the replaced switches. The local dealer has gone to the manufacturing facility and addressed the issue them.

Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD
Mfg Campaign: 11504844
Notice Date: Feb 1, 2023
Recall Date: Feb 1, 2023
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